Town in Campania, Italy
Cost of living in Sorrento
How much a month costs in Sorrento
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,700–3,940 (€2,400–3,500).
Prices in Sorrento
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €800–1,300 | $900–1,460 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €600–950 | $675–1,070 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €30–60 | $34–68 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €120–260 | $135–293 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €10–16 | $11.3–18.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €28–50 | $32–56 |
| Cappuccino | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €5–8 | $5.6–9.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €15–25 | $17–28 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €35–60 | $39–68 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–20 | $11–23 |
Value for money: 16/100
A value score of 16/100 means Sorrento gives more quality of life per dollar than 15% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 74/100. It's the 30th most affordable of 38 places we cover in Italy.
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Cost of living across Italy
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Palermo | $1,800–2,590 | 46/100 |
| Catania | $1,800–2,590 | 45/100 |
| Lecce | $1,800–2,590 | 53/100 |
| Matera | $1,800–2,700 | 50/100 |
| Sicily | $1,910–2,810 | 38/100 |
| Lucca | $1,910–2,810 | 47/100 |
| Pisa | $2,030–2,810 | 37/100 |
| Bari | $2,030–2,930 | 36/100 |
| Naples | $2,140–3,040 | 22/100 |
| Verona | $2,140–3,040 | 28/100 |
| Siena | $2,140–3,040 | 38/100 |
| Genoa | $2,140–3,040 | 31/100 |
| Turin | $2,140–3,150 | 28/100 |
| Puglia | $2,140–3,150 | 31/100 |
| Sardinia | $2,250–3,380 | 34/100 |
| Taormina | $2,250–3,380 | 26/100 |
| Bologna | $2,360–3,380 | 23/100 |
| Florence | $2,480–3,600 | 20/100 |
| Venice | $2,700–3,830 | 18/100 |
| Lake Como | $2,700–3,940 | 19/100 |
| Tuscany | $2,700–3,940 | 16/100 |
| Sorrento | $2,700–3,940 | 16/100 |
| Lake Garda | $2,700–3,940 | 14/100 |
| Rome | $2,810–3,940 | 14/100 |
| Milan | $3,150–4,500 | 8/100 |
| Cinque Terre | $3,380–5,060 | 9/100 |
| Dolomites | $3,380–5,060 | 5/100 |
| Amalfi Coast | $3,940–5,630 | 6/100 |
| Positano | $5,060–7,310 | 2/100 |
| Capri | $5,060–7,880 | 1/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Sorrento
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Sorrento?
About $1,580–2,140 on a lean budget, $2,700–3,940 for a comfortable month and $5,630–10,130 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Sorrento?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €800–1,300 ($900–1,460) a month in the center and €600–950 ($675–1,070) outside it.
How much does food cost in Sorrento?
A local meal is €10–16 ($11.3–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €28–50 ($32–56) per person.
Is Italy expensive?
Prices in Italy are about 69% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- EAV Circumvesuviana
- SITA Sud
- Caremar ferries
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.